“This is what I mean when I say I would like to swim against the stream of time: I would like to erase the consequences of certain events and restore an initial condition. But every moment of my life brings with it an accumulation of new facts, and each of these new facts bring with it consequences; so the more I seek to return to the zero moment from which I set out, the further I move away from it. . . .”
Quote by Italo Calvino
Work
If On A Winter's Night A Traveller
This experimental novel intertwines multiple narratives, inviting readers to engage with the act of reading itself. The story follows a traveler who finds himself in a bookstore, where the boundaries between reality and fiction blur. more
Author
Italo Calvino
Italian writer and journalist, known for his unique narrative style and rich imagination. Calvino is considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, whose works have had a profound impact on literature both in Italy and around the world. more
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